My a-level choices and if maths is worth it

I'm what you'd call an "all-rounder" in terms of my grades, I'm very studious and honestly, my passion is for LEARNING in general rather than specific subjects.

So here are my five subjects that I'm thinking of:
1) Psychology - the one I'm most set on it's interesting and am thinking of going to into a career related to this (or not... still extremely v unsure)
2) German - main reason for wanting to take this as it's a little more laid back in terms of content and revision. Can practice through watching tv shows, talking with friends etc which makes it more fun and am currently doing good at GCSEs
3) Media Studies - one of my favourites but seen as a soft subject by Russell group universities -- which is what I'm aiming for - also don't think I'll be going into a career in this but you never know
4) Geography - have always enjoyed but worried abt being content and heavy and the careers in geography don't really interest me as I'm more of a human geographer
5) Maths - this is where I'm most torn apart. It's great because I'm unsure of what I'd like to be and maths incorporates a bit of everything. I do enjoy it when I understand it and get it but not looking to do further maths (will this be a setback?) and I don't enjoy the topics I don't get (which is a given really) am predicted a 7 for GCSE maths though and have done really well in some tests

Right now I'm settled on Psychology German and Geography. What do you guys think? Any advice on Maths and how you are currently finding it/found it at A-Levels. Thanks for reading and good luck to all the students of the multiverse. Especially those who are in a sticky choosing subjects situation.

I'm what you'd call an "all-rounder" in terms of my grades, I'm very studious and honestly, my passion is for LEARNING in general rather than specific subjects.

So here are my five subjects that I'm thinking of:
1) Psychology - the one I'm most set on it's interesting and am thinking of going to into a career related to this (or not... still extremely v unsure)
2) German - main reason for wanting to take this as it's a little more laid back in terms of content and revision. Can practice through watching tv shows, talking with friends etc which makes it more fun and am currently doing good at GCSEs
3) Media Studies - one of my favourites but seen as a soft subject by Russell group universities -- which is what I'm aiming for - also don't think I'll be going into a career in this but you never know
4) Geography - have always enjoyed but worried abt being content and heavy and the careers in geography don't really interest me as I'm more of a human geographer
5) Maths - this is where I'm most torn apart. It's great because I'm unsure of what I'd like to be and maths incorporates a bit of everything. I do enjoy it when I understand it and get it but not looking to do further maths (will this be a setback?) and I don't enjoy the topics I don't get (which is a given really) am predicted a 7 for GCSE maths though and have done really well in some tests

Right now I'm settled on Psychology German and Geography. What do you guys think? Any advice on Maths and how you are currently finding it/found it at A-Levels. Thanks for reading and good luck to all the students of the multiverse. Especially those who are in a sticky choosing subjects situation.

What u wanna do at uni?

Haven‘t really thought that far but was thinking taking up Psychology if I find it good at A-Levels or perhaps Geograph. Would like a year abroad and it would be cool if I did a subject with a language + year abroad (German + Germany).

I‘d like to be a lecturer or just a teacher in general so it‘s really where my interests take me.

Thanks for your advice! I would say I‘m okay at maths not very good. I do enjoy it at times but not all the time. Plus I don‘t really want to do mechanics - i like the other parts its just that one. I know it would be good and will break up my essay-style subjects but I‘m unsure.

I'm what you'd call an "all-rounder" in terms of my grades, I'm very studious and honestly, my passion is for LEARNING in general rather than specific subjects.

So here are my five subjects that I'm thinking of:
1) Psychology - the one I'm most set on it's interesting and am thinking of going to into a career related to this (or not... still extremely v unsure)
2) German - main reason for wanting to take this as it's a little more laid back in terms of content and revision. Can practice through watching tv shows, talking with friends etc which makes it more fun and am currently doing good at GCSEs
3) Media Studies - one of my favourites but seen as a soft subject by Russell group universities -- which is what I'm aiming for - also don't think I'll be going into a career in this but you never know
4) Geography - have always enjoyed but worried abt being content and heavy and the careers in geography don't really interest me as I'm more of a human geographer
5) Maths - this is where I'm most torn apart. It's great because I'm unsure of what I'd like to be and maths incorporates a bit of everything. I do enjoy it when I understand it and get it but not looking to do further maths (will this be a setback?) and I don't enjoy the topics I don't get (which is a given really) am predicted a 7 for GCSE maths though and have done really well in some tests

Right now I'm settled on Psychology German and Geography. What do you guys think? Any advice on Maths and how you are currently finding it/found it at A-Levels. Thanks for reading and good luck to all the students of the multiverse. Especially those who are in a sticky choosing subjects situation.

If your just OK at Maths I dont think you should take it. As has been said you could start with 4 and then drop one. Ask prospective universities how they feel about media studies as your third subject. Some will probably accept it. As an example UCL will accept Media studies provided your other 2 subjects are on teir preferred subject list which your other 4 are
In addition to any specified programme requirements, you should also ensure that you are taking at least two A levels from the list of preferred subjects (given below).

We are happy to accept any subject as the third A level you offer, provided the other two subjects appear on the approved list. If you are not able to offer two preferred subjects, you should contact the relevant degree programme contact to ascertain whether you can still be considered for admission

As far as I've heard, psychology seems really interesting at first but loads of people I know took it and wished they hadn't. I was exactly in the same position as you, had no clue what I wanted to be because I loved everything at GCSE! I ended up taking geography, maths, french and I genuinely would not have changed it if I had the choice to. I'd say take subjects that you enjoy doing!! You are more likely to do well if you love what you're studying, especially when some subjects are quite dull. You can decide later - yes, choosing certain subjects will open up more doors for you when it comes to applying for universties but trust me you will be fine. Just trust yourself to do subjects you love. I'm sure you'll be able to switch in the first couple weeks if you don't like what you choose.

Also, when choosing your subjects - think about it, do I want to be studying this subject over 8 hours a week? do i have the motivation? Because if you don't then don't choose it.

Hope this helped, I know how hard it can be xxxx

(Original post by anonymous1231231)If you want to do three, Psychology, German and Geography are good options. Psych is obviously a 'soft' subject, but you have two 'hard' subjects so it's fine. Languages are always good, and the combination of it altogether makes a lot of sense.

If you want to do 4 you could do media studies? To be honest, it's really really looked down upon, and imo there's no point unless you genuinely want to do it.

I'd say to either do an extra AS or an EPQ. Easier than 4 subjects at A2, but still looks impressive. You can always do AS Maths - the mechanics in AS isn't too bad to be honest, but at A2 it's harder and there's much more mechanics than stats.

Yes i was actually considering 4 but just thinking abt the workload puts me off. Okay. Maths wld be really gd for uni so kind of just want ro suck it up and go for it at the moment. Whats an EPQ? I dont think our sixth form offers that...

Is Psychology a "soft“ subject? It thought because it was a behavioural/social science it is p gd.

THANKS SO MUCH! Im glad im not the only one.... okay i see. Do you know why many people regretted taking psychology.... the workload? boring content?

thanks so much! Is this for UCL? Was actually looking into that uni earlier on it seems great. Also considering anthropology which sounds challenging but interesting